ONE of Britain's most famous gangsters is coming to give a talk on his life of crime.

'Mad' Frankie Fraser - former right-hand-man to the Kray Twins - will make an appearance at the Stax Fitness and Leisure Club in New Mills on August 26.

During the visit, Fraser, who is in his seventies, will give a talk about his life with the Krays and his time in prison as well as signing books and answering questions.

He started his life of crime as a young thief and then teamed up with the Kray Twins.

Fraser has admitted to the killing of one of the Krays enemies, Eric Mason. He butchered him with an axe and dumped his body outside the London Hospital in a blanket.

Fraser - who once said that if he had any regrets at all, it was getting caught - has 26 convictions and has spent 43 years in jail.

The talk is organised by former bodyguards Nick Earnshaw and Dave Snell, who used to work for Fraser.

Mr Earnshaw, who now runs Supreme Promotions with Mr Snell, said the evening would be a huge success. "People have a curiosity that makes them want to listen to him and ask themselves 'Would I have done that?'"

He said there had been a lot of interest in tickets. The evening of entertainment starts at 7.30pm and everyone is welcome.